Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our team. This role involves operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting bioreactors and related process equipment in a lab environment. The ideal candidate will support process optimization initiatives and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot reactors, mixing tanks, and related process equipment.
• Perform batch preparation, including media formulation, sterilization, and inoculation procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Assist in scale-up and validation of new processes and equipment.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, and safety protocols.
• Support process optimization initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA / QC, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Perform sampling and basic analytical testing, such as pH, conductivity, and turbidity.
• Participate in clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) procedures.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

This position operates within a lab environment, providing a small company feel with significant financial backing. The company culture is supportive and collaborative, making it a great place to work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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